Job prospects Wireman/woman - Telecommunications in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour surplus for Telecommunications installation and repair workers in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. There were more workers available than job openings in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians (NOC 72205) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Telecommunications equipment installation and cable television service technicians mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 82%
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 15%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology